Katie Paulus

Cogito, Ergo…Something Edinburgh University Theatre Company Genre: Comedy, New Writing, Theatre Venue: Bedlam Theatre Festival: Edinburgh Fringe Two posh philosophy students who think they are better than everyone prove beyond a shadow of a doubt that they are worse than everyone. Cogito, Ergo…Something is aptly named for a play about two philosophy graduates who misremember (and misinterpret) famous philosophers.

Lover on the Radio Catalytic Productions Genre: New Writing, Solo Show, Theatre Venue: Paradise in The Vault Festival: Edinburgh Fringe A late-night show with late-night themes, this one-woman show uses a communication tower switchboard to answer questions on life, sex, and death. Lover on the Radio is a truly singular show at the Fringe this year.

1918: The Final Salomé Carfax Productions Genre: Historical, New Writing, Theatre Venue: Olive Studio at Greenside @ George Street Festival: Edinburgh Fringe Centering on the morality-law battle around Oscar Wilde’s ‘Salomé,’ this play delves into the cultural frenzy (both positive and negative) around Wilde’s work. 1918: The Final Salome is written and performed by students from the University of Oxford. It was the runner-up for the Oxford New Writing Festival’s Best Play award.